Attending conspiracy-themed events—whether as a speaker, observer, or even a curious outsider—carries layered cultural and political implications that ripple far beyond the moment of attendance

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“Poetry vs Propaganda” — exploring definitions, similarities, contrasts, tensions, and implications


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Unlike factual truth, which deals with verifiable data, emotional truth is about the authenticity of feeling. It’s the difference between saying:
“It’s raining outside” (factual)
“The rain makes me feel forgotten” (emotional)


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Dominance, Erasure, and the Status Quo
1. Dominance as Narrative Control
Dominant groups maintain power by shaping what’s considered normal, legitimate, or true. As Quizlet’s anthropology flashcards put it:
“Cultural hegemony is the means by which a dominant group orders beliefs and values so they seem natural and beneficial — leaving the dominant group in control.” source
This isn’t just ideology — it’s emotional architecture. It defines who gets empathy, who gets erased, and who gets framed as a threat.


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1. What Is Counter-Framing?
Counter-framing is the strategic act of challenging dominant narratives by:
Exposing contradictions in mainstream discourse
Reframing issues through alternative lenses rooted in lived experience


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Stories shape how people feel, remember, and act. That’s why disinformation campaigns weaponize storytelling—not just to mislead, but to emotionally manipulate.

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Neil Sadler’s 2025 paper in Communication Theory reframes disinformation through a “hermeneutic realist” lens:
“Stories disclose realities rather than simply reflect them.” This means even accurate content can be ethically or referentially problematic if it’s woven into a misleading narrative arc. Disinformation isn’t just what’s said — it’s how it’s framed, sequenced, and felt source.


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1. What Is Narrative Sabotage?
It’s not just lying — it’s rewriting the emotional arc of a story to manipulate belief and behavior.


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“Stories disclose realities rather than simply reflect them.” This means even accurate content can be ethically or referentially problematic if it’s woven into a misleading narrative arc. Disinformation isn’t just what’s said — it’s how it’s framed, sequenced, and felt source.

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Psychological Impact of Repeated Shutdown Threats on Public Trust. Erosion of Institutional Trust


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